Thu 11 Jan 1923
To E T Ward & Son, coal merchants
Stroud
Formal notification that they will be held responsible for damage done to Company's works and loss of trade following Alfreda's collision with Bristol Road Lock
11th January 23
Dear Sir,
As my Committee understand that either you or your Company are the owner of the Motor Boat "Alfreda" which ran into and caused the destruction of the lower gates of the Bristol Road Lock at Whitminster on Thursday last, the 4th inst., I am instructed to give you formal notice that the Company must hold the owner responsible for the damage done to the Company's work and any loss suffered by the Company as a consequence thereof.
Yours faithfully,
Percy G Snape
Clerk & Surveyor
Mr R.T.Ward
London Road
Stroud
